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    18 July
    Bob Newhart Elf

    Legendary Actor Bob Newhart Dies at 94

    Hollywood has lost another legend. On July 18, iconic actor Bob Newhart passed away at the age of 94. The inimitable actor had made a huge name for himself in the 1970s and 1980s, starring in a number of hit films and television shows. In 1972, he became a household name when he starred in The Bob Newhart Show, alongside Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Daily, and Marcia Wallace. Related: Prolific Actor an

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  • 18 July
    Dolly Parton in front of the Dollywood entrance

    Dollywood Shares Urgent Update After Park’s Shock Closure

    Dolly Parton's beloved Dollywood has suddenly closed down without prior notice. Since 1986, the country singer has been as renowned as the namesake of the Tennessee theme park as she has her iconic tracks “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You.” Located in the mountain town of Pigeon Forge, the park has evolved over the years from the stereotypical line

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  • 18 July

    Richard Simmons’ Death Under Police Investigation

    In the 1980s, many people who wanted to lose some weight and get in shape turned to legendary fitness icon Richard Simmons and his exciting workout videos. What made Simmons' workout videos so popular was that they were not typical videos that included things like push-ups, sit-ups, and weightlifting. Simmons knew that people would be more inclined to keep exercising and getting healthy if they en

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  • 18 July
    Jack Black

    Jack Black Ends 30-Year Career Over Trump Assassination “Joke”

    Jack Black has canceled “all future creative plans” for his beloved rock band Tenacious D and canceled their ongoing tour after partner Kyle Gass made a “joke” regarding the recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Credit: New Line Cinema Tenacious D was performing in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday when founding member/guitarist/vocalist Kyle Gass was

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  • 18 July
    Disneyland Resort

    Cast Members Condemn Disney Park, Security Called to ‘Shut It Down!

    Disneyland Resort security got involved in yesterday's protest outside the iconic theme park. Yesterday was a big day for Disneyland as the resort celebrated 69 years since Walt Disney opened the company's first-ever theme park. Debuting to guests in 1955, Disneyland Park was a first-of-its-kind experience; somewhere adults and kids could have fun in equal measure, with every attraction “plu

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  • 18 July
    Johnny Depp on a beach with Kiera Knightley

    Final Decision: Disney Officially Replaces Johnny Depp

    A recent decision out of Disneyland Resort has some guests convinced that the Mouse officially replaced Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow. The change comes weeks after Disneyland Park premiered its updated Fantasmic!, which closed for over a year after a devastating animatronic fire in 2023. Disney Parks fans were excited to see refreshed versions of their favorite scenes, including one inspired

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  • 18 July

    Rebel Wilson Faces Lawsuit Over Serious Sexual Harassment and Embezzlement Allegations

    In 2011, Australian actress Rebel Wilson exploded onto the scene when she played Brynn in the hit comedy Bridesmaids. Although she had appeared in a number of Australian television shows prior to that, American audiences fell in love with her dry sense of humor and sarcastic wit. Since then, she has starred in a lot of hit movies, including Pitch Perfect (2012), How to Be Single (2016), Isn't It R

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  • 17 July
    Dollywood entrance with Dolly Parton overlay

    Dollywood Shuts Down Entire Theme Park Effective Immediately

    Dolly Parton's beloved Dollywood has suddenly closed down without prior notice. Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood is the eponymous theme park co-owned by country music icon Dolly Parton. Since opening in 1986, the park has grown into one of Tennessee's most popular attractions, blending the traditional crafts, food, and music of Appalachia with thrill rides such as Light

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  • 17 July
    Dorney Park

    Historic 140-Year-Old Theme Park Shuts Down as Catastrophic Weather Moves In

    Dorney Park, a family-friendly theme park that has existed since 1884, had to close its doors yesterday due to a string of devastating storms moving through the Northeastern portion of the United States. A part of the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, this Cedar Fair park has been around for almost as long as Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Related: New Permit Filing Hints at Planned Tiana’s Bayou

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  • 17 July
    Dwayne Johnson

    The Rock Getting Second Chance Following Big Disney Box Office Bomb

    Disney is reportedly looking to bring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson back for a surprising sequel. Related: Jungle Cruise Update: Disney Unveils Fate of Attraction Disney's output of live-action films inspired by its collection of classic animated films has increased significantly over the last several years, with releases like The Lion King in 2019 bringing in billions at the box office. D

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